title: [Status epilepticus in the elderly].
abstract: The status epilepticus in the elderly has not been considered specifically until the last few years. In this report we revised the epidemiological and clinical aspects as well as its etiology, prognostic and therapeutic implications. These group of patients have proper specific conditions. We emphasize the importance off an accurate diagnosis and specific treatment. Finally we present our personal data over pseudo-status and different types of status.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Neurología, Hospital de Cruces, Baracaldo.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Forcadas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants
vernacular_title: Estados epilépticos en el anciano.